CT HB05189

Connecticut Lottery Corporation authorized to sell lottery tickets for draw games, digital keno, and interactive instant win games through its website, online service, or mobile application, subject to tribal gaming agreements with Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes.

Online lottery program must verify players are 18+ and located in Connecticut at time of purchase, restrict transactions to in-state only, limit account deposits and daily spending, and implement voluntary self-exclusion process.

Program required to obtain responsible gambling compliance certification within one year and post conspicuous links to responsible gambling resources on account pages.

Freedom of Information Act exemption created for names and personal identifying information of voluntary self-exclusion participants, except when such individuals claim winning tickets.

Connecticut Lottery Corporation contribution to chronic gamblers treatment rehabilitation account increased to $2.8 million annually beginning fiscal year 2021.